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After Quitting Her Boring Job To Become A Pilot, This Woman Is Taking Over Instagram With Her Selfies
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After Quitting Her Boring Job To Become A Pilot, This Woman Is Taking Over Instagram With Her Selfies

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You know when people say that it’s never too late to achieve your dreams? Well, while some might think it’s some faux-inspirational nonsense told by people who are comfortable with their lives, others try to apply it to themselves. 33-year-old Sara Johansson is one of the latter and her Instagram with 22,6k followers is a living testament to that saying actually working.

Johansson used to work as a hairdresser before she found her true calling in the cockpit of a Boeing. Even though she used to be terrified of flying when she was younger, Sara now admits that there is no better feeling than flying a 60-ton plane.

However, pilot training and challenging flights weren’t the only obstacles in her way. Johansson also opened up about the difficulties she faced because of her gender, saying that she was tested extra hard because she was a woman. Nonetheless, overcoming all of it was very satisfying. Now Sara posts photos on her Instagram page, sharing her adventures with the rest of the world.

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Meet Sara Johansson, a 33-year-old pilot from Sweden

Her Instagram page has attracted quite a following, with 22.6k audience

Her pictures show Sara’s fascinating daily life, from shots in a cockpit to beautiful sceneries

Before finishing the hard pilot training, Johansson was a hairdresser

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However, she soon realized that her dream was to fly and so, she pursued the career of a pilot

Which is quite ironic, since Sara admits that she used to be terrified of flying as a child

While studying and training to become a pilot were challenging…

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Sara also admits that she was tested extra hard for being a female pursuing a male-dominated career

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Fortunately, it made overcoming those obstacles much more rewarding

Johansson thinks that posting her photos on Instagram is a great way to share her message

She wants to show that she is enjoying life and the rewards…

That her hard work and confidence to pursue her dream gave

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“Don’t be afraid to be who you are” Sara says

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Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

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Hidrėlėy

Hidrėlėy

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Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

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Joni Maria
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What the hell does her looks have to do with this? As if she were less attractive it would be less of an achievement. How flipping degrading and insulting to all women. Sarah kudos to you. For being a pilot and conquering your fears. And I don't give a s**t about your looks because they are bloody irrelevant. Sincerely, a 33 year old that's also overcome her own fears.

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John Smith
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5 years ago

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Whoa Joni cool it. Okay. Breathe. Now, the answer is hot chicks get more clicks. You don't see a homely broad pilot thread anywhere here on BP do ya? Alright then.

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Pam Falcioni
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep, sorry but all these photos make it about what she looks like rather than who she is and what she's accomplished.

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Logical Hue
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Johansson also opened up about the difficulties she faced because of her gender" says the article that starts "this stunning woman".

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Chris Jones
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yet she didn't open up as there were no examples. Really shoddy interview and write up. BP should do better than this.

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Christopher Gerlach
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The moment you start putting pictures in bikini it automatically becomes less serious.

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Si
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5 years ago

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Amy Wong
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stunning? More like boring cookie-cutter bleached blonde. Any pilot deserves my respect... but how can she be dumb enough to adjust to today's beauty standards but then smart enough to become a pilot?

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Si
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rose
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can someone explain how did she do it? Don't want to be offensive, but in my country, hairdressers go to high school for only 3 years. And if you want to be a pilot you have to have straight As in highschool and a bunch of additional points, and I'm pretty sure you can't go to highschool twice here.

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Lizard Queen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same accomplishment as Bruce Dickinson, who is also the lead singer and songwriter for Iron Maiden. He also writes novels.

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Amy Wong
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haha I thought the same thing. Some selfish airhead who thinks she's doing women a favour with her pictures. Guess she's not so smart after all.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if you have a dream to visit Everest Base Camp the highest peak in the world. we fulfil your dream at low cost. we declared the fixed departure date for 2018. please feel free to contact us for more information about the trip. we are always happy to assistant design your holidays' package in Nepal. see more at http://www.nepalholidaytreksandtours.com

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Johansson thinks that posting her photos on Instagram is a great way to share her message" *shows totally unrelated pic of her in a skimpy bikini*

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r3dd3v1lL
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Sara also admits that she was tested extra hard for being a female pursuing a male-dominated career" Can we have one post without some BS political agenda? How was she tested extra hard? Did they give the men a 20 question test and the women 30? Did the men fly on a modern plane during a sunny day, while she had to fly an old plane at night in a snowstorm?

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Si
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Dgr Dgr
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Make no mistake; its obvious she's making use of her gender...... just look at the pictures.

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PBMc
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is this a story? Ok, that she became a pilot might be worth an article but the selfies just make her appear a narcissistic, attention seeker. If any country wishes to get out of debt they should tax selfies.

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Tess Karlsson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1) As said, some real sexist s**t here 2) Wait I think she was my pilot last time I flew?? Another proof that Sweden is a small country, folks

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Robert Brown
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While the title of the article and the article can be debated heavily... I would like to congratulate Sara in the article for successfully taking instagram photos without making a "stupid model wanna be duckface". Seriously wow, just look at the camera, smile, move on with life. #finally #kudos

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reem ahmed
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes women can, I like your post that tell us that women can challenge and beat all challenges, fear and obstacles to proof that yes women exist and can be

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r3dd3v1lL
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, because only women feel fear and are faced with challenges. Men are unfeeling machines, which are never faced with challenges.

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Lili Lili
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is she holding a wrench, while the hubcaps are on? Looks like a bad stock photo.

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mulk
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Too many people feel offended by anythging... She's god damn beautiful, so what? Everything is a matter of feminism, really? Hey, pay a look on this: https://www.boredpanda.com/hot-calendar-shoot-firefighters-australia/ And read the women's comments

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Amy Wong
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Women are just fed up with being judged by looks, and airheads (pun intended) like this pilot aren't helping this debate (The fact she thinks she does shoes how brain dead she is). Of course you may find her beautiful, just cut us normal a hoevin

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Not Quite Infinity
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sheesh who spit in your Cherrios? Keep your opinions to yourself, especially if they're as rude and vile as yours.

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Joni Maria
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What the hell does her looks have to do with this? As if she were less attractive it would be less of an achievement. How flipping degrading and insulting to all women. Sarah kudos to you. For being a pilot and conquering your fears. And I don't give a s**t about your looks because they are bloody irrelevant. Sincerely, a 33 year old that's also overcome her own fears.

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John Smith
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5 years ago

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Whoa Joni cool it. Okay. Breathe. Now, the answer is hot chicks get more clicks. You don't see a homely broad pilot thread anywhere here on BP do ya? Alright then.

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Pam Falcioni
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep, sorry but all these photos make it about what she looks like rather than who she is and what she's accomplished.

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Logical Hue
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Johansson also opened up about the difficulties she faced because of her gender" says the article that starts "this stunning woman".

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Chris Jones
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yet she didn't open up as there were no examples. Really shoddy interview and write up. BP should do better than this.

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Christopher Gerlach
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The moment you start putting pictures in bikini it automatically becomes less serious.

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Si
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5 years ago

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Amy Wong
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stunning? More like boring cookie-cutter bleached blonde. Any pilot deserves my respect... but how can she be dumb enough to adjust to today's beauty standards but then smart enough to become a pilot?

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Si
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5 years ago

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rose
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can someone explain how did she do it? Don't want to be offensive, but in my country, hairdressers go to high school for only 3 years. And if you want to be a pilot you have to have straight As in highschool and a bunch of additional points, and I'm pretty sure you can't go to highschool twice here.

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Lizard Queen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same accomplishment as Bruce Dickinson, who is also the lead singer and songwriter for Iron Maiden. He also writes novels.

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Amy Wong
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haha I thought the same thing. Some selfish airhead who thinks she's doing women a favour with her pictures. Guess she's not so smart after all.

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Nepal Holiday Treks And Tours
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if you have a dream to visit Everest Base Camp the highest peak in the world. we fulfil your dream at low cost. we declared the fixed departure date for 2018. please feel free to contact us for more information about the trip. we are always happy to assistant design your holidays' package in Nepal. see more at http://www.nepalholidaytreksandtours.com

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Cat person
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Johansson thinks that posting her photos on Instagram is a great way to share her message" *shows totally unrelated pic of her in a skimpy bikini*

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r3dd3v1lL
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Sara also admits that she was tested extra hard for being a female pursuing a male-dominated career" Can we have one post without some BS political agenda? How was she tested extra hard? Did they give the men a 20 question test and the women 30? Did the men fly on a modern plane during a sunny day, while she had to fly an old plane at night in a snowstorm?

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Si
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5 years ago

This comment has been deleted.

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Dgr Dgr
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Make no mistake; its obvious she's making use of her gender...... just look at the pictures.

myfauxaddress avatar
PBMc
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is this a story? Ok, that she became a pilot might be worth an article but the selfies just make her appear a narcissistic, attention seeker. If any country wishes to get out of debt they should tax selfies.

kkatastrof avatar
Tess Karlsson
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1) As said, some real sexist s**t here 2) Wait I think she was my pilot last time I flew?? Another proof that Sweden is a small country, folks

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Robert Brown
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While the title of the article and the article can be debated heavily... I would like to congratulate Sara in the article for successfully taking instagram photos without making a "stupid model wanna be duckface". Seriously wow, just look at the camera, smile, move on with life. #finally #kudos

reemahmed avatar
reem ahmed
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes women can, I like your post that tell us that women can challenge and beat all challenges, fear and obstacles to proof that yes women exist and can be

r3dd3v1ll avatar
r3dd3v1lL
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, because only women feel fear and are faced with challenges. Men are unfeeling machines, which are never faced with challenges.

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Lili Lili
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is she holding a wrench, while the hubcaps are on? Looks like a bad stock photo.

cassidy09 avatar
mulkyway avatar
mulk
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Too many people feel offended by anythging... She's god damn beautiful, so what? Everything is a matter of feminism, really? Hey, pay a look on this: https://www.boredpanda.com/hot-calendar-shoot-firefighters-australia/ And read the women's comments

amywong avatar
Amy Wong
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Women are just fed up with being judged by looks, and airheads (pun intended) like this pilot aren't helping this debate (The fact she thinks she does shoes how brain dead she is). Of course you may find her beautiful, just cut us normal a hoevin

Load More Replies...
bexasu avatar
cassidy09 avatar
Not Quite Infinity
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sheesh who spit in your Cherrios? Keep your opinions to yourself, especially if they're as rude and vile as yours.

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